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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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